Ah-Ma is a captivating narrative that delves into the lives of two remarkable women from different worlds and generations. Born in Taiwan, Na-Na's early years were colored by the enchanting presence of her grandmother, Ah-Ma. However, at the tender age of four, she returned to Australia, leaving behind the profound influence of Ah-Ma, a celebrated Taiwanese Opera actress renowned for her powerful performances in Gezaixi. Ah-Ma's legacy imprinted deeply upon Na-Na, igniting in her a fervent desire to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and become an opera actress herself. As the film unfolds, the haunting melodies of Gezaixi's songs resound, serving as a poignant backdrop to the emotions of longing and connection that thread through the narrative.

Breakup Weekend is the coming-of-age drama following Amira and Luca who after five years of dating, decide to end their relationship after their first year of long-distance. Before they leave each other’s lives to grow as young adults, they spend one last weekend celebrating their love and trying to get closure. Amira, back home from art school, goes to Luca’s house for their last weekend together, hoping to stay firm in accepting Luca’s desire to break up. Meanwhile, Luca is struggling with his decision to break up with Amira. As the night continues, the two remember why they love each other and almost reconnect romantically. The moment of reconnection breaks when Amira tries to regain control of her emotions. The two get into a heated argument that allows both to share their feelings about the relationship, and more importantly, why they cannot stay together. The film ends on the first night of the breakup weekend with the pair reminiscing on old memories, living in their decision, and finding comfort in their new friendship post-breakup.

A neighborhood candy lady's normal day goes awry when she awakens an antique magical typewriter that brings her short stories to life.

Komoro, Japan, 1956. 10-year-old Sumiko chases a red dragonfly through her family’s farm while her mother, Yoshiko, watches from a distance. Tokyo, 1945. Yoshiko, her husband, Susumu, and their baby boy, Kiyoshi, are forced to evacuate their home when hundreds of B-29 bombers drop incendiary bombs on the city, erupting into a massive fire.

When tragedy strikes, a young woman turns to wild swimming in search of answers. By swimming each day at dawn and forming an unlikely friendship, she learns to accept her grief and the grief of those around her.

A gripping documentary that profiles an underdog team in America’s first all-girls tackle football league. This band of misfits and outcasts compete for the title while tackling their struggles both on and off the field.

Donny, a young black musician, is on the cusp of becoming the greatest soul singer of the 1970's, but the quiet dread within his own mind threatens to derail his future.

This is film is inspired by the life, legacy, and music of Donny Hathaway.

Make A Move is a docuseries about a national and international speed chess tournament with players from all walks of life and different levels of experience.

A sleepless woman, victim of rape, embarks on a journey to Senegal in hopes to find treatment for her recurrent nightmares. She will find it in a mystical place, which will open up a path to her inner power, self-acceptance and vengeance.

This is a supernatural horror film that follows the story of Tabara, a second generation immigrant from Senegal, who lives in America. She suffers from the consequences of a rape, she was a victim of on a date. The manifestation of that trauma are nightmares that she has everynight, where she sees a monstrous creature, mutilated above recognition, that mocks her.

After one too many nightmare, unsuccessful therapy and advices from her very traditional grandmother ; Tabara decides to travel to Senegal for the first ime of her life to seek treatment in an unorthodox place, an African Marabout. In Muslim Africa, a marabout is a holy man who is believed to have supernatural power.

When Tabara meets the marabout, he gives her a potion that is meant to allow her to exit her dreams. After failing to do so, she returns to the marabout, who reveals a secret, a generational curse she was unaware of. With this knowledge, that night, she bravely explores the dream world, ready to defeat the creature.

Tensions rise during an acting class when the teacher's preferred method of instructing one of his students involves pulling her emotional triggers.

After battling addiction, mental illness, and homelessness, Stephan Coard embraces hope, spreading his message to smile. "Smile It's Free" showcases human resilience

Uncomplicated is a short film about self-discovery and self-love when living with a disability. The protagonist, Claire, has sickle cell disease and is nervous about disclosing this information to her date Paul. Rather than be completely honest with him, she hides her oxygen machine - a source of embarrassment for her - in an attempt to have a "normal" date.
Claire's story is told through an honest look at her struggles and triumphs as she discovers that self-acceptance can be found in living each day without fear or shame. As she learns to embrace her disability, she gains courage and lives authentically. Ultimately, Claire's journey is an inspiring reminder that living with a disability doesn't have to be something to be ashamed of.

NaTonya Spear had been searching for 48 years to find the father she has never known. What happens when a DNA test gives her only one match, to a 1st cousin she doesn't know...

Two young individuals are faced with a life-altering choice: whether or not to continue an accidental pregnancy. They are in disagreement as parallel universes overlap..."

'You Are the Blue' is a gripping coming-of-age film about teenage Kay, an aspiring dancer who reckons with her identity amidst the struggle with an invisible illness and an all-consuming secret.

"#DTMUS" is inspired by true events which follows two African American teens who experience the pandemic in two different lights.

Lift Me Up expresses Disability narratives through a pop culture lens. Starring award-winning artists, Lachi, Amber Galloway, Tony winner Ali Stroker, viral Tiktok performers and more (all authentically Deaf or having a disability), this music video celebrates the vast diversity of d/Deaf and Disability Culture and community, placing American Sign Language and Audio description front and center while still being a mass-market competitive piece of art.

Directed by Day Al-Mohamed (PBS) and Cat Rubenis-Stevens, the music video debuted on MTV.com and saw nearly 500,000 social media views in 24 hours due to heavy support from the community. Lachi and Arthur Gwynne saw coverage in Hollywood Reporter, Google, and Broadway World for due to the impact of their high-quality production showcasing accessibility as art.

Our cast and crew consist of BIPOC, disabled, deaf queer and non-binary talent.

Based on true events, "Superman Doesn't Steal" is a coming of age story, set during the 1970's Atlanta child murders- as seen through the eyes of 9 year old Harriet & her brother, who are fascinated with superheroes. However, when they experience a troubling series of events- the impact on their family leaves emotional scars and causes them both to grow up fast as they redefine their definitions of heroes, villains and yes- even Superman.

In this experimental micro-short, a woman savors every moment of time while caretaking her elderly mother.

Two people on a first date mask and ignore their insecurities until an event forces them to say what they're really thinking.

In this coming of age drama set in the mid-2000s, NOUR, 16, a Palestinian American girl, must rediscover her multicultural identity after years of repressing her background and growing up among western standards of beauty. Nour visits Palestine to attend a family wedding, meeting some of her relatives for the first time. On the morning of the ceremony, she begrudgingly accompanies her aunties to the salon to get ready. Guided by her aunt MONA who resents Nour's single father for leaving, Nour is overwhelmed among the new and eclectic mix of family members. She soon finds role models in her female relatives, who inspire her to embrace herself. In one morning, Nour navigates culture and belonging, finally accepting herself and her identity.

LOGLINE: After a boxer relocates from New York to Hawaiʻi, a friendship with his coach expands his awareness of ancestral connection, purpose, and power. TRT: 12:50

Created on the island of Oʻahu Hawaiʻi. Directorial debut of Daniel Croix (Tyler Perry's The Oval on BET, Manhunt on Apple TV+, Love Victor on Hulu)

SYNOPSIS:  Sol, a Black biracial young man, ran away from New York to Hawaiʻi to start a new life. During a period of heightened radicalized violence on the US continent, he seeks a new "home." He’s a hyper-driven escapist - training as a boxer, living out of his car, and seeking the "American dream" of opulent wealth. While well intended, Sol lacks balance, restraint, and roots.

When a hot-shot boxing manager comes to Honolulu to scout his next star, Sol knows it’s his chance to prove himself. He trains with his friend, Elijah. To win, he needs to face what’s been holding him back: a disconnection to his roots, and unprocessed intergenerational trauma. Sol’s friendship with Elijah may lead him toward an awakening of deeper connection with his ancestors…and perhaps with himself.

Judy is a self-proclaimed “Jew-ish” woman planning her wedding to a non-Jewish man. While at the cake tasting in preparation for her wedding reception, Judy, at the behest of her overbearing mother, tastes a piece of Jewish apple cake. Immediately upon tasting the cake, Judy is catapulted back in time to her life as a 13-year-old preparing for her dreaded bat mitzvah in a reverse 13 Going on 30 Jewish nightmare. Will she make it back to the future in time to say “I do” under the chuppah? Hashem only knows.

Longevity and ageism are important topics, mainly in Latin America. The population is living longer and longer. At the same time, unfortunately, mature individuals are being excluded from the workforce at an increasingly earlier age.

Ageism is a visible issue. However, society tends to treat this topic with invisibility.

To address this issue, Brazilian musician André Abujamra (58 years old), a Latin Grammy nominee, created a song to combat ageism.

A significant music video was produced with over 50% of the contributors being over 50 years old.

Just 12 hours after its release on social media, the video garnered over 1 million views. The music video was shared by prominent Brazilian artists such as Rodrigo Santoro, Alexandre Nero, Julia Lemmertz, and Paulinho Moska. The release resulted in dozens of articles in the press, including O Globo, the leading Brazilian newspaper, as well as 100 hours of radio and television content.

The lyrics of the song state: "The visible comes from the invisible, the invisible comes. Who said it's too late? To study? To teach? To work? To transform?"

The music video also received a Spanish version and was launched at the Ibero-American Silver Economy Forum as an international anthem against ageism.

When a happily married woman's repressed childhood trauma surfaces at the thought of having kids, she realizes that in order to heal she will need more than therapy.

KOI is a narrative short film that explores the unbreakable bond of love and family. At its heart, this is a Japanese American film focusing on the relationship between two sisters and their everlasting connection. After the loss of her twin sister, Ayumi finds solace in their memories of being together through the connection of their shared koi pins. Through these pins, she discovers that the bond to her sister will always be present in her life.

If being black was chocolate ice cream, and being Latina was cherry, the world sees Aviva Ardor as a Swirl of the two. After searching for personal connection and understanding, Aviva must accept herself as a blended whole.

Shae, an obsessive and calculating young woman, spies on her neighbor Jack as research to learn what he likes and build the perfect relationship. Shae and Jack seem to be living the perfect life...but so were Shae and her past boyfriends.

Confessions is a grounded, present-day, one-hour, supernatural thriller, exploring the multi-layered facets of sin and atonement.

LOGLINE: Tormented by a centuries-long love triangle, a Spanish Conquistador turned angel commits a sin in heaven and is banished to earth. Five-hundred years later, he must fulfill his penance of compelling sinners to atone for their untold sins, to reunite with the woman he loves.

An Afro-futurist scrapbook storytelling of a Harlem Black family's beautiful destruction during the 2008 recession. A natural disaster so mesmerizing you can't look away from the tragedy. Based on true events—

We examine the magnificent capacity for the game of chess to bring people together,

A reticent comedian uses the stage as a platform to unpack the humor she found whilst grieving her influencer partner.

Minh is an ordinary man. His daily routine revolves around commuting on the subway, working, sleeping... and fulfilling his duties as a son of Vietnamese immigrants in France. Raised with humble values, Minh is nearly invisible to the French society. He faces the stereotypes and prejudice directed towards Asians, as well as the pressure from his elders who consistently demand more from him. However, appearances can be deceiving.